Childhood injuries : a commission for human responsibilities is needed

A discussion at an Ethics Alive symposium raised the issue of a commission for human responsibilities. Human rights are constantly discussed in South Africa (SA). However, the focus is often on rights, while little attention is paid to corresponding duties and responsibilities.

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Published inSouth African medical journal Vol. 107; no. 3; pp. 180 - 181
Main Authors Van As, A.B, Dhai, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South Africa Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG) 01.03.2017
South African Medical Association
Subjects
Cause of Death
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Global Health
Human Rights
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Population Surveillance
Social Responsibility
South Africa - epidemiology
World Health Organization
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
Wounds and Injuries - mortality
Wounds and Injuries - prevention & control
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Summary:A discussion at an Ethics Alive symposium raised the issue of a commission for human responsibilities. Human rights are constantly discussed in South Africa (SA). However, the focus is often on rights, while little attention is paid to corresponding duties and responsibilities.
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ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2017.v107i3.12251